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Christine GoodmanFounder/Executive Director Christine Goodman has lived in Jersey City, NJ for over a decade. As a multimedia performer, she has toured the country, performed spoken word across NY/NJ, taught children and adults, and produced a wide range of plays, concerts, television programs, special events, and visual art exhibits. Christine trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. In October 2006, Goodman was named by Jersey City Magazine as the #1 Most Influential Figure in the city's arts and culture scene.
Jack Halpin Artistic Director Jack Halpin is grateful to find himself in such a vibrant community where he can collaborate with so many unique and creative artists. Jack has directed many of AHP's multi media theatre pieces including The Heist Project, Camino Real, and Sea Story. With Art House, he has been able to branch out into scenic and lighting design. Jack is also involved with several groups in the NYC independent theatre scene as actor, director, and technician.
Emily Helck Arts Curator Emily Helck is a lifelong New Jersey resident who moved to Jersey City in 2006. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art and English Literature from Drew University. In addition to curating shows, her artwork was featured in several shows in college More recently, Emily's drawings have been shown at Victory Hall, the Jersey City Museum and Ramapo College. She currently lives in Hamilton Park.
Trish Szymanski Marketing and Operations Manager Trish Szymanski studied anthropology and writing at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, classical voice with Hellaine Relles, acting with Christine Goodman, character study with Judith Sloane and writing with June Foley and Barry Goldsmith. As Manager of Marketing and Operations, Trish shares the skills she gained during her professional career as an administrator and project manager and looks forward to working with the Art House Productions Board, staff and volunteers to bring more creative opportunities to more artists, and more art to more people in our community.
David Ribyat Web Master David Ribyat has been involved in Art House Productions since 2007 when he was cast as "The Dreamer" in their production of Tennessee Williams’ Camino Real. Since then he has been an actor, musical director and his artwork has been displayed at some of their art exhibits. He is currently updating Art House's website on a regular basis, and is quite happy to do it for such a great group of people.
Judy Nunez Production Manager received her training at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in NYC. After a ten-year hiatus from dance, she became an enthusiastic actor, dancer, (and baker!) for Art House Productions. Judy recently served as co-writer, actor and Stage Manager for Sea Story, and as Stage Manager for Maladjusted/Misappropriated (FringeNYC).
Holly Tienken Website Design Holly of Design Grace provided the design and inspiration for this website. Located in the heart of Jersey City, Design Grace is a full service creative studio specializing in high-end print design and brand identity. Their fresh, sophisticated approach has proven successful for over a decade, earning them awards and recognition in the field of design and print production. (The execution of the design was carried out by an Art House volunteer.)
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